Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls very likely over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during the forecast period. Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning at isolated places also likely over Tamil nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next 48 hours. . In Tamil nadu, due to prevailing wet weather from past few days; flower shedding in cotton may take place,to control spray Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) @ 40 ppm (40 mg / liter of water)after current spells of heavy rain. Provide propping in sugarcane and adequate support to the banana to prevent lodging due to wind.